Believe it or not plaque can rear its ugly head in any Lafayette, CO mouth – even yours – no matter how meticulous you try to be. If you have deep grooves, watch out. If you have a receding gum line, watch out. If you are a candy-loving Lafayette resident with the proverbial sweet tooth, watch out.
The plaque process goes something like this:
Bacteria naturally occurs in the mouth, always will. Bacteria will try to colonize on the smooth surfaces of your teeth. At first, it will be soft enough to be removed with a fingernail. After 48 hours, it will start to harden. Give it 10 days and it will be that substance most difficult to remove, tartar. (See picture.) This bacteria will feed on sugars and produce acid that will eat away the tissues of the tooth and lead to cavities. Cavities will originate on the surface and spread on and through the tooth. The best way to deal with plaque is to have a consistent removal process, i.e. regular daily brushing and flossing after eating and even sleeping.
A fabulous smile with fabulous teeth isn’t always the reality for Lafayette folks. Trying to improve your appearance and to present a clean, tidy, well-groomed face can be a challenge. We encourage everyone in the Lafayette and Boulder areas to consider the extensive benefits of a smile makeover. Dental restoration can be pricey but the truth of just how much it will cost for veneers, braces, dental implants and even teeth whitening may surprise you. At our Lafayette cosmetic dentistry office you can expect to learn about sedation dentistry, prepless veneers, dental crowns, Invisalign clear braces, teeth whitening and any number of other dental services. We specialize in cosmetic dentistry and find that our Lafayette dental patients come to us for porcelain veneers often.
Gordon West DDS, Cosmetic & General Dentistry prides itself in serving the Lafayette area since 1998. We find that our cosmetic dental patients will make it over to our office even if they live further outside the Boulder and Lafayette areas. Let us improve your smile. Call 303-665-5335 to schedule a consultation.
Hurry before that plaque hardens and turns to tartar!
Gordon West
Gordon West DDS, Cosmetic & General Dentistry
1140 W South Boulder Rd, Ste 201
Lafayette, Colorado 80026
303-665-5335
https://www.bouldercountysmiles.com/